> I hesitate to join this thread, since there is an undertone
> of hostility.
Interesting you would see that because I have examined it carefully and
only saw one post that could be considered belligerent and the cue was
not taken up. In fact, I have been very impressed by the maturity shown
by the participants on a matter of 'religion' like this.
> To be sustainable, an agricultural enterprise must generate a return
> on investment.
Surprising as that might be to you and me, I'll bet that basic fact is
news or heresy to 75% of small time beekeepers, and that making a return
on capital and labour or -- heaven forbid -- a profit is, if not sinful,
somehow improper to many.
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